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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

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Bulli-Woonona Band. a Good Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 5

One could not correctly credit members of Bulli-Woonona Town Band with having been immensely successful or having excited considerable public…

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Catholic Ball. Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress in Attendance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 10

A blaze of splendour and an unqualified success! Such was the general expression of opinion in regard to the Annual Catholic Ball, which…

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Wollongong Municipal Council. Theatre Scheme Wollongong Council's £35,000 Loan Proposal. Points for ratepayers to Observe

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 6

The Wollongong ratepayers Defence Association will each week deal with the various aspects of the above proposal, and publish points concisely…

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Grand Concert at Bulli. a Splendid Event

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 12

Members of Woonona Parents and Citizens' Association, with Mr. J. Scott as president and Mr. A. S. Hardy as secretary, by their initiative…

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Guides' Concert at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 13

We understand the Girl Guides, of Wollongong, Austinmer and Woonona are arranging a grand concert, to be held in the Friendly Societies' Hall…

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Concert at Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 13

The annual concert in connection with the Presbyterian Church, Unanderra, took place on Wednesday night last in the Municipal Hall. There was…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 August 1926 · page 2

Cappy Ricks, Peter B. Kyne's famous, character, has returned to the screen to give the world's theatre patrons another hearty laugh. This time he is in "More…

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Kiama Surf Club Ball. £49 RAISED

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 August 1926 · page 2

Considering the number of dances already held and those looming in the distance making their support a solid sum for district pockets to provide the…

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Scout Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 4

The first annual South Coast Scout Ball will be held in the Wollongong Town Hall on Thursday, 30th September. It promises to be a big function…

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Thirroul Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 5

Great preparations are being mad for the annual Catholic ball to be held at Thirroul on Monday week (Sept. 6), with a Juvenile event the following…

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"Back to Childhood" Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 4

A very successful 'Back to Childhood' dance was held in the Qneen's Hall, Wollongong, on Tuesday evening, when many were dressed to bring them…

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Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 16

To-night (Friday) Harry Clay's featuring Ike Delevale and his Revue Co. Saturday and Matinee 2.30, Thomas Meighan, in "Irish Luck,"…

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Amusements. Crown Theatre, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 2

To-night.—Ike Delavale and his new Revue Company. To-morrow.—Matinee at 2.30, and at night, Thomas Meighan in "Irish…

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Wollongong Municipal Council. Theatre Scheme To the Editor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 10

Dear Sir.—Since my last letter the ratepayers have had quite a demonstration of public white-washing. The Aldermen individually and…

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Lecture Concert at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 6

In connection with the Workers Educational Association at Bulli, of which Mr. W. T. R. Richardson is hon. secretary, the series of lectures…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 2

Mat Moore has the title roll in "His Majesty, Bunker Bean," a hilarious comedy drama, offering at Kiama's Own to-night, and Dorothy Devore is featured…

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Golden Anniversary Ball Oddfellows Celebrate

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 2

A page out of the Past! Fifty years ago on Wednesday, 6th September, 1876, a small band of pioneers met in a room in the old Steam Packet Hotel and formed a lodge; the "Loyal Star of the South," Manchester…

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District Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 3

Excellent progress has been made for the preparation of the 1st Annual Ball of the South Coast District Boy Scouts, to be held in the Wollongong Town…

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Thirroul Catholic Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 7

Arrangements are being completed for the annual Catholic Ball at Thirroul. This event has been awaited for some time and now the date is at hand…

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Dance at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 2

A dance and euchre tournament was held in the Port Kembla Memorial Hall on Wednesday night, in aid of the Memorial Library Funds…

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